2023 KABOOM Family Favorites First Place: Childcare Center
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites First Pace: Afterschool Care
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Sports Programs
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Summer Camps
The YMCA of Greenville offers after-school care for students in grades K5 – 8 at the following branches:Â
The Caine Halter Family Y (Downtown)
YMCA Program Center (Simpsonville)
The Eastside Family Y (Taylors)
The George I. Theisen Family Y (Travelers Rest)
YMCA Judson Community Center (Greenville)Â
The YMCA Afterschool Program is designed to provide your child with the perfect after school experience. This unique program focuses on building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Components included are: daily homework support, daily active play, afterschool enrichment, and daily devotions and values-based programs.
SPONSORED 864.775.5514 | 1200 Woodruff Road, Building H7, Greenville, SC
World Upside Down Arts Studio offers elementary and middle school students an after school program which includes 1 hour a day of homework assistance and up to 12 hours of classes a week in music, visual arts, dance, and theater each week. Early drop off is included.
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Full-Time | Mon-Fri | 3:00pm-6:00pm | $429/month
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Part-Time | Mon-Fri | 3:00pm-6:00pm | $209-$300/month
Free Transportation
Mauldin Elementary, Mauldin Middle, Langston Charter Middle, Simpsonville Elementary, Monarch Elementary, Bells Crossing Elementary, and Oakview Elementary. Contact us to inquire about additional locations: [email protected]
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Fridays are for Student Show and Tell and Guest Speakers from a variety of backgrounds and industries including local business owners, engineers, scientists, artists, public servants, educators, and more. Students gain exposure to diverse career industries and are inspired to make wise life choices for their future.Â
Scholarships
If your family is experiencing financial hardship, contact us for scholarship information: [email protected]
Offers:Â Programs for Infants through School Age, and Summer Camp for 5 to 12 year olds.
Your child will join in arts, academic, technology and fitness experiences – with daily homework support. So while you’re at work, you can rest assured your child is safe, productive and having fun!
Before School: Mornings start early, and so do we. Get to work on time and avoid the school traffic by enrolling in our before-school program. We’ll provide transportation to school in the morning, serve your child a nutritious breakfast, and get the school day started right!
Afterschool: After a long day of school, your child needs a safe, supervised environment with a blend of learning and fun. Throw in homework support, and you’ve got our after-school program! We’ll provide transportation from school to the center each afternoon, and serve your child a fresh afternoon snack.
School Breaks & Summer: During spring and winter breaks, teacher workdays and summer months, we offer full-day care with exciting field trips, special guests and hands-on activities!
Giggles Drop-In Childcare offers a flexible after school program designed to fit your needs! We have tons of options including monthly, part-time, weekly and daily prices. You can even pay by the full semester for the greatest savings. All options include pick up from school, a daily snack and homework help.Â
We are now offering pickup from: -Pelham Rd. Elementary, -Brushy Creek Elementary, -Buena Vista Elementary, -Mitchell Rd. Elementary, -East North Street Academy and -Green Charter School.Â
We also offer flexibility in pick up times and are open much later than other programs. Let us help you make this school year a breeze!!
We are a family-owned and operated traditional martial arts school with classes daily, homework time, and structured activities. This Summer we expanded into our new 10,00 sqft martial arts facility thanks to overwhelming support by the community! We Train Leaders!!
Bus routes pick up from Buena Vista, Brushy Creek, Pelham Rd, Monarch, Mauldin, Oakview, Bethel, Simpsonville, Plain, Riverside Middle, and MANY more. Call to inquire about your school being added to our route. Find out more!
Offers: After school programs for infants through 12 years olds. There are three locations in Spartanburg County with Spartanburg locations at Fernwood-Glendale Road and Reidville Road, as well as a location in Duncan.
Middle Tyger YMCA (864.433.9623), Thomas E. Hannah YMCA (864.585.0306), and Willis Road (864.310.6400) offer afterschool programs for students from a wide variety of schools in Spartanburg. For K5-8th grade students.
On-site after school is also offered at Campobello Gramling, New Prospect, and OP Earle.
864.644.8456 | 900 East Main Street Suite BB, Easley, SC
Offers: Homework assistance, creative programs, and organized games. Offers pickup from West End, East End, Crosswell, Forest Acres, Mckissick, Liberty, Dacusville, and Liberty Primary, with care from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
Offers:Â Before and After School Programs for Infants through School Age.
Children join in arts, academic, technology and fitness experiences – with daily homework support.
Various locations available in the Upstate:
864.244.8412 | 10 Edwards Mill Road, Taylors, SC 29687
864.834.8414 | 6805 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864.288.5842 | 2685 Dry Pocket Road, Greenville, SC 29650
864.294.0332 | 6900 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611
864.949.6556 | 804 South Danzler Road, Duncan, SC 29334
864.281.0167 | 755 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
864.288.3267 | 315 New Neely Ferry Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
864.574.1013 | 3030 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
864.850.7737 | 626 Powdersville Road, Easley, 29642
864.578.8459 | 9020 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after school care for elementary – middle School aged students
864.859.9844 | 911 South 5th Street, Easley, SC
Offers: After school care for K4.
Offers: Study Buddy program for students K5 through 8th grade from 2:30 – 6 pm.  Includes homework assistance, crafts, recreation, life skills development and a meal daily. The Study Buddy Program is available at four community centers: Bobby Pearse, David Hellams, Nicholtown, and West Greenville.
864.585.2392 | 626 Norwood St, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after school care for ages 5-18
864.878.8380 | Multiple Locations, Pickens, SC
Offers: Afterschool care, birthday pool parties, youth sports, aquatics, and wellness.Â
Pool Parties: Party packages are offered for all three Pickens County YMCA locations. Party fees include pool time, multipurpose area use, a lifeguard, and a YMCA staff member to assist with any needs.
After-school programs: For children in Anderson School District One and Pickens County.
Financial assistance is available.
The Easley YMCA hosts students from Crosswell Elementary, East End Elementary, Forest Acres Elementary, Gettys Middle, Lakes & Bridges Charter, McKissick Academy, and West End Elementary
The Pickens YMCA hosts students from Ambler Elementary, Hagood Elementary, Pickens Elementary, and Pickens Middle.
Three locations in Pickens County
Easley YMCA – 864.855.9622Â
Pickens YMCA – 864.878.8380
Powdersville YMCA – 864.625.2060
864.859.2300 | 6138 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley, SC
Offers: Offers an after-school program with pickup from Crosswell Elementary, Forest Acres Elementary, West End Elementary, East End Elementary, McKissick Elementary, Getty’s Middle School, and Lakes and Bridges Charter School.
The program involves snacks, homework help, and Tae Kwon Do five days per week.
864.576.8273 | 465 East Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after-school programs for 4K-8th grade students. Daily transportation is provided from the child’s school.
864.814.0454 | 87 Hickory Hill Dr., Inman, SC
Offers the StarKidz after-school program for elementary-middle school-aged students. Offered for grades 4k-Rising 6th grade.
Offered at Chesnee Community Center, Duncan Elementary, Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary, Inman Elementary, Inman Intermediate, and Woodruff Leisure Center from school release until 6 pm. Spartanburg Parks provide character development activities, physical activities, nutrition education and supervised homework time for children ages 5-12. Full day programs on school holidays and teacher work days are also available at select locations.
Full day childcare program for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age, plus an after-school program.
The after school program offers children aged 5-12 foreign language and culture exploration through the Passport to Adventure Club.
Offers: Infants – 12-year-olds
Future Scholars Afterschool Program is designed to provide your child with the perfect after school experience. We believe our program is unique because of our indefatigable commitment to building Future Scholars. Some components we incorporate include: homework support, daily devotions, and active play.
Offers after school care for ages 5-17
Offers:Â Structured homework rooms separated by grade, games, crafts, weekly themes, devotional and prayer time, free school pick up. Â Care until 6 pm.
Three Locations in the Upstate:
C2C Taylors, 1377 East Lee Road, Taylors
C2C Wellford, 235 Syphrit Road, Wellford
C2C Lyman, 203 Holly Springs Road, Lyman
Offers: After school care for children aged K5-6th grade. Pick up available for Concrete Primary, Powdersville Elementary, and Wren Elementary.
864.232.2712 | 1823 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
Offers:Â Christ-centered environment for K5- 8th grade with snacks, homework time, and playtime. Â Pick up from the following schools: Augusta Circle Elementary, Blythe Academy, Sara Collins Elementary, Sterling School, Summit Drive Elementary, Stone Academy, Beck Academy, Greenville Middle, Hughes, AJ Whittenberg, and League Academy. Accept drop-offs from any elementary/middle school.
864.585.8814 | 990 S Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after school programs for elementary – middle school aged students
Offers:Â Homework help, test prep, study skills. Â Low student-teacher ratio and enrichment class opportunities, like music lessons, art class, and dance. Available for K4-8th grade.Â
864.472.9069 | 14 N. Howard Street, Inman, SC
Offers after school care for children in 5K – 8th grade
864.609.5099 | 4514 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC
Offers full-day programs for children aged 6 weeks up to 5 years old, along with after-school care and summer programs for children up to 12 years old.
864.621.8629 | 5961 Reidville Road, Moore, SC
Offers an after-school program for ages 5-14 from 2:30 – 6:00 PM.
864.254.0708 | 8 Five Forks Plaza Court, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Individualized homework assistance, supervised computer time, and enrichment activities.
864.963.5986 | 203 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Full-time care for children 6 months – 5 years old and after-school care for kindergarten – 5th grade
864.624.1138 | 130 Commons Way #4107, Central, SC
The facility offers a variety of activities, including specialized exercise classes, sports, and aquatics. Affordable memberships and day passes are available. You can locate the recreation center event calendar, pricing, and reservations on their website.
CCRC offers after-school care for children aged kindergarten – 5th grade from 3:00 – 5:30 PM. Offers pick up from Central Elementary and Clemson Elementary.
The facility offers 3 birthday party packages that include:
1. the dining hall with pool party, 2. the dining hall with basketball, or 3. basketball with a pool party.
Membership discounts available.
864.292.3370 | 4805 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC
Full-day childcare for children 6 weeks – 5 years old. Also offers before- and after-school care for kids up to 12 years old.
864.583.4867 | 901 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers kids a safe place after school with programming and mentorship through leadership, education, exercise, and the arts.
864.370.8118 | 404 Houston Street, Greenville, SC
Offers:Â The Explorer Program is for ages 5 through 12. Â Includes homework help and many creative activities.
Offers:Â Pick-up is currently offered for students at Beck Academy, Fisher Middle School, Monarch Elemetary, Green Charter School, Sara Collins Elementary, and Pelham Road Elementary. Includes homework help, sports, arts, playground time, cooking, swimming, and more.
864.288.6470 | Various Locations, Greenville County, SC
Offers: After school care for K5-5th grade at several community centers
Brutontown
Freetown
Mt. Pleasant
Phillis Wheatley
Slater Hall
Sterling
Staunton Bridge
864.585.3900 | 1926 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers pick-up for area schools and after-school care programs. The program supervises children from after school until 6:00 PM.